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Contabo Review

Contabo at a glance

Contabo is a German hosting provider founded in 2003, focused on VPS and dedicated server hosting rather than shared plans or website builders. Its VPS lineup spans 29 plans from about $6.6/month, while four dedicated server plans start from about $155/month, with both service types offering SSD and NVMe storage options. Data centers are spread across nine cities, including locations in India, Japan, Singapore, Australia, the UK, France, and three cities in the United States, giving customers a fairly wide choice of regions for a provider focused on just two service categories.

Support is available through live chat, phone, email, a knowledge base, and video resources, and Contabo accepts credit cards, PayPal, Skrill, and wire transfer. The company backs orders with a 14-day money-back guarantee. This combination of broad regional coverage, multiple payment options, and a straightforward two-product catalog makes Contabo a fit for developers and businesses who specifically need self-managed VPS or dedicated server resources rather than a bundled shared-hosting package.

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Server locations9

  • Mumbai
  • Tokyo
  • Singapore
  • Sydney
  • Portsmouth
  • Haguenau
  • St. Louis
  • New York City
  • Seattle

Contabo Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Broad data center coverage

    Nine listed locations across Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America give more regional choice than many VPS-focused providers.

  • Wide VPS plan selection

    With 29 VPS plans starting from about $6.6/month, there’s flexibility to size resources to a specific workload and budget.

  • Multiple support channels

    Live chat, phone, email, a knowledge base, and video guides are all available for troubleshooting or pre-sales questions.

  • Several payment options

    Credit card, PayPal, Skrill, and wire transfer are all accepted, more flexible than providers limited to just cards or PayPal.

Cons

  • No shared hosting or website builder

    Contabo’s catalog covers only VPS and dedicated servers, so it’s not a fit for buyers wanting managed shared hosting or a site builder.

  • Self-managed infrastructure

    No control panels are listed with the VPS or dedicated server plans, meaning server administration is largely left to the customer.

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Contabo Pricing

2 services and 33 plans compared

Contabo VPS

Contabo offers 29 VPS plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
Storage VPS 104 GB2 cores300 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$6.60/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 48 GB4 cores100 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$6.60/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 4 + Auto Backup8 GB4 cores100 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$8.60/mo–Details
Storage VPS 208 GB3 cores400 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$9.00/mo4.2Details
Cloud VPS 612 GB6 cores200 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$9.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 6 + Auto Backup12 GB6 cores200 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$13.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS Plus 48 GB4 cores150 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$16.25/mo–Details
Storage VPS 3018 GB6 cores1 TBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$16.80/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 824 GB8 cores300 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$16.80/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 8 + Auto Backup24 GB8 cores300 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$22.80/mo3.6Details
Clous VPS Plus 612 GB6 cores300 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$23.00/mo–Details
Storage VPS 4030 GB8 cores1.2 TBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$30.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 1248 GB12 cores400 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$30.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 12 + Auto Backup48 GB12 cores400 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$38.05/mo–Details
Cloud VPS Plus 824 GB8 cores450 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$42.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 1664 GB16 cores500 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$44.50/mo4.2Details
Storage VPS 5050 GB12 cores1.4 TBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$44.50/mo–Details
Cloud VDS S24 GB6 cores · 2.8GHz180 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$47.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 16 + Auto Backup64 GB16 cores500 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$54.50/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 1896 GB18 cores600 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$58.80/mo–Details
Cloud VDS M32 GB8 cores · 2.8GHz240 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$59.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS 18 + Auto Backup96 GB18 cores600 GBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$70.80/mo–Details
Cloud VPS Plus 1248 GB12 cores600 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$71.00/mo–Details
Storage VPS 660 GB18 cores4.8 TBSSD32 TBLinuxWindows$77.00/mo4.4Details
Cloud VDS L48 GB12 cores · 2.8GHz360 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$83.00/mo4.4Details
Clous VPS Plus 1664 GB16 cores750 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$95.00/mo–Details
Cloud VDS XL64 GB16 cores · 2.8GHz480 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$113.00/mo–Details
Cloud VPS Plus 1896 GB18 cores900 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinux$119.00/mo–Details
Cloud VDS XXL96 GB24 cores · 2.8GHz720 GBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$167.00/mo–Details

Contabo Dedicated Server

Contabo offers 4 Dedicated Server plans

PlanRAMCPUSpaceBandwidthOSPriceRatingDetails
AMD Ryzen 12 Cores64 GB12 cores · 3.7GHz1 TBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$155.00/mo–Details
AMD Genoa 24 Cores128 GB24 cores · 2.5GHz2 TBSSDUnlimitedLinuxWindows$239.00/mo–Details
AMD Turin 32 Cores128 GB32 cores · 3.55GHz2 TBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$479.00/mo–Details
AMD Turin 64 Cores192 GB64 cores · 3.2GHz2 TBNVMeUnlimitedLinuxWindows$839.00/mo4.0Details

Prices are monthly starting prices as listed by Contabo; check the final price at checkout.

Contabo FAQs

Where is Contabo based?

Contabo is headquartered in Germany.

How old is Contabo?

Contabo was founded in 2003, which makes it 23 years old.

How much does Contabo cost?

Contabo plans start from $6.60 per month.

Does Contabo accept PayPal?

Yes, Contabo accepts PayPal.

Can I pay Contabo monthly?

No, Contabo does not offer monthly billing.

Does Contabo offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, Contabo offers a 14-day money-back guarantee.

Where are Contabo's servers located?

Contabo is located in 9 data centers: Mumbai, India; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore, Singapore; Sydney, Australia; Portsmouth, United Kingdom (UK); Haguenau, France; St. Louis, United States (US); New York City, United States (US); Seattle, United States (US).

How will I get support from Contabo?

Contabo offers support via Email / Tickets, Knowledge Base, Live Chat, Phone, Video Guides.

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